Andrew Jackson’s Presidency
April 23, 2019
Andrew Jackson: The Seventh President of the United States Andrew Jackson became the seventh president of the United States of America on March 4, 1829. more...
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Andrew Jackson’s Children, Family Fun and Easter Traditions
March 19, 2019
Family was a priority for President Jackson amid the politics and the bustle of growing a new nation. From an early age, Jackson understood the more...
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The Love Story of Andrew Jackson and Rachel Donelson
February 14, 2019
Love is in the air this month, and that is no exception for us at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage! To get into the spirit of Valentine’s more...
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How Preservation and Faith Keeps History Alive at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage
January 23, 2019
The Andrew Jackson Foundation (AJF) has operated The Hermitage since 1889. As one of the oldest presidential home museums, preservation has been at the core more...
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Hermitage Holiday Traditions
December 17, 2018
Christmas and New Year’s: The Celebration of the Holiday Season in the Mid-1800s If you visit Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage today, you will see holiday more...
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Deck the Halls: What Christmastime Looked Like in the Jacksonian Era
December 7, 2018
It’s that time of year to trim the tree and deck the halls, but has Christmas always included string lights and sentimental ornaments? Christmas during more...
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Ghost Tours
October 9, 2018
Explore the haunted side of history during our Hermitage Ghost Tours! Follow your guide on an exciting ghost tour as they take you on a more...
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Update on Andrew & Rachel Jackson’s Tomb
June 14, 2018
Following an apparent act of vandalism of the tomb of President Andrew Jackson and his beloved wife Rachel in late April, we are happy to more...
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Experience “The Duel – Art of the Southern Gentleman” now!
April 1, 2018
This 30-minute new visitor experience will answer questions such as “What was the process of a duel?” “Why did people choose to duel in the more...
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Holiday Membership Discounts
December 12, 2016
Still looking for the perfect gift for those special loved ones? During December, take advantage of our 25% off Holiday Membership deal. Buy, renew, or more...
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Joys of the season
December 9, 2016
When Andrew Jackson extended this greeting while he was president, the “season” was short and consisted primarily of Christmas. His greeting is as apropos in more...
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New Historic Faux Food for the Hermitage Mansion
October 24, 2016
Christmas in mid-19th century Tennessee differed from current holiday traditions. There were no Christmas trees and Santa Claus did not become an iconic figure until more...